Help us find the most extraordinary animal advocates and animals in the Pioneer Valley! We are accepting nominations for the 2013 Dakin Humane Awards.
Dakin Humane Society provides shelter, education, advocacy, and assistance for animals and people in need.
What's New
dakin is hiring!
Human Resources Manager (Part-time, Springfield)
dakin launches weekly low-cost vaccine clinics
Dakin's Community Spay/Neuter Clinic now offers low-cost vaccine clinics every Thursday morning from 9-10 a.m. Learn more.
Register now for animal adventures summer program
Dakin's popular summer program, Animal Adventures, is now open for registration. Reserve your child's spot early!
Dakin community spay/neuter clinic hits new milestone!
36,000 and counting. That's how many cats and dogs Dakin has fixed since opening our Community Spay/Neuter Clinic in October 2009. Meet our latest Milestone Mascot!
dakin stories...
...Spring 2013 issue focuses on The New Face of Sheltering- from "The Nine Lives of One-Eyed Jackie" to the cover story, this issue is chock full of great news from the front lines of animal welfare! Click here to read.
Get your "animal friendly" license plate!
Massachusetts Animal Coalition "I'm Animal Friendly" License Plates help provide spay/neuter services in our community. Get yours today!
